The Circuit Trivia
Who is the protagonist in the novel?
Francisco Jimenez ¨Panchito¨
A comparison using like or as
Simile
Setting
Who is Roberto?
Francisco´s older brother
Where does the family move to?
California
The way the story is told (1st or 3rd)
Point of View
Unusual lightness and delicacy
Ethereal
Where was Francisco born?
Mexico
Who is Francisco´s first grade teacher?
Ms.Scalapino
The character who opposes the main character (usually the bad guy)
Antagonist
The main character
Protagonist
What insect is Panchito curious about?
Caterpillars/butterflies
Who is Panchito´s best friend?
Arthur
An exaggeration, ¨it´s a million degrees in here¨
Hyperbole
What is a thesis statement?
The main point of an argument
What do Roberto and Francisco start doing for fun each day?
Wave at the train
What could the family be fired for in chapter 2?
Putting dirt in the cotton that was picked
A universal idea we see over and over (family, love, friendship)
Theme
Supports what you´re talking about through details
evidence
How does the train conductor surprise them?
Drops off a bag of candy and fruit for the boys